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🇨🇱Latin America

Start an online store in Chile.

Webpay Plus via Transbank is almost unavoidable. Cards dominant otherwise.

Payment gateways

3 gateways available in Chile.

Open Gateway Finder

Global gateways available here

LatAm default — especially Brazil (Pix) and Argentina (local ecosystem)

Global merchants wanting ONE gateway for all emerging markets (LatAm + Africa + South Asia)

Latin America cross-border — Brazilian focus. Used by Shopify Plus international merchants.

Checkout expectations

What Chile buyers expect to see at checkout.

Missing any of the dominant methods below typically costs 15-40% of conversions. Pick a gateway that covers these:

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Credit / Debit Cards

Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover

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Bank transfer

Wire / ACH / NEFT

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Local wallets

Paytm, PhonePe, Mobikwik, GCash, etc.

Questions about Chile

Founders ask these a lot.

What's the best ecommerce platform for Chile?+

Shopify is the safest default for most Chile merchants at $0-5K/month revenue — it pre-integrates with the payment gateways available locally. WooCommerce wins if your budget for platform fees is $0 and you're comfortable with WordPress. See the recommended platforms above for detail.

Which payment methods do Chile buyers expect at checkout?+

Webpay Plus via Transbank is almost unavoidable. Cards dominant otherwise.

How many payment gateways are available in Chile?+

We track 3 payment gateways operating in Chile: Mercado Pago, dLocal, EBANX.

Nearby markets

Also in Latin America.

Need a launch plan for Chile?

30 minutes with Dharmendra — platform pick, gateway setup, tax strategy, and the first-90-days roadmap specific to your Chile business.

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